Fitting work tops

Gwenrose

We are just about to fit our new kitchen and want to fit the work tops without using a metal join.
I've been told we need to use a router and a jig, to fit the work tops with easy bolts, but I can't remember what type and size of jig we have to use, can any help please? The quotes I've been given for some one to fit them are very high.

27col

I think that we have another lazy OP here. If you just Google "joining worktops" you will find a mine of useful information.

totalsolutions

Router and bits are expensive and a jig is £100 or more, pop into your local wood merchant / hardware store then you need a pro to do it for you.

ormus

jigs are expensive.
thats why most of us just use the cheap metal joins! 2/5 quid each.

tomfun

The cost is high because the job can take up to 1hr per joint,you will need a GOOD router ,the router bits can be £15 Each and only last so long,a decent jig will be upto £100.
It takes a lot of practice to get an invisible joint,it is worth it in the end but if you are thinking of doing this yourself PLEASE practice first on some offcuts and then practice again!!!

MrYorke

practice practice practice......but in the end, pay for a professional to do it as you'll spend a fortune on tools as !!!!!! cheap ones will be no-good. The average router bit will last 2-3 worktops if your lucky. A good router will be well over £150 and also the jig........add these up and you'll be spending as much as a fitter would charge depending on the size and number of joints.

Where in the UK are you?

Gwenrose

We've taken on board what every one has said and looked at the prices. We have decided to pay a fitter, if we can get one as hubby wants to fit one side of the kitchen first before taking out the sink on the other side, he can only fit as fast as I can prepare the walls and that's taking me longer than expected.
I'm going to phone around today and get some more costings, but we only want one side of the kitchen done at a time, so people might not be so interested.